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Old 06-30-2009, 09:26 AM   #5
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Re: 2000 S-10 4.3L V6 AC Replacement Questions

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Originally Posted by TallyMatt View Post
OK, Thanks for responding, but its still not clear to me:

1.) Yes or No, should I dump out the factory pre-filled oil that comes in my new compressor? If yes, am I dumping it out to discard it completely, or only to measure it and put it right back into the new compressor? Or am I removing it for some other reason?

2.) You say to fill from the suction side...OK.... Does this mean I put NO OIL in the compressor and put ALL 8oz in the suction side? Do I put the oil in before vacuuming? I've got the liquid type oil in the bulk can with the metal screw-off lid..... so, I just unscrew & pour. Its not the pressurized container of oil (recharge kit).... Should I be using the compressed oil instead of the bulk pour can?
what mt2500 stated I agree with...after the oil is installed start vacuum on system until its low and stable...hold vac..then start charging..do not put too much in keep low side pressures below 50 psi...

I keep at 40 - 45psi ...

use the ac gauge set valves to switch from vac pump to charging cylinder..
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